MAR DEL PLATAS, Argentina (Interstat) — San Lorenzo used a dominant third quarter to upset Peñarol 79-71 in Liga A basketball action Saturday at Polideportivo Islas Malvinas. The visitors trailed by two at halftime but outscored Peñarol 27-12 in the pivotal period to seize control.

Lucas Perez led San Lorenzo with 23 points and six assists. Selem Safar added 22 points. For Peñarol, Al Thornton posted 21 points and 13 rebounds, and Ivan Basualdo had 10 points and 14 rebounds. The loss came despite Peñarol entering as a heavy statistical favorite.

San Lorenzo improved to 11-16. Peñarol fell to 13-11.